E27 Giant Beehive Dimmable LED Bulb 4W 2100K - Amber

A big, slow-glowing bulb meant to be looked at rather than hidden away. The amber tint takes the glare off the output, and at 2100K the light sits well below ordinary warm white, nearer candle flame than daylight. At roughly 20cm across and 40cm tall it reads as the fitting itself when hung on a bare flex, and the E27 cap screws into any standard holder. It dims, provided the dimmer on the circuit is a suitable one.

This is one we reach for where a pendant wants presence but a shade would spoil the effect: over a dining table, down a stairwell, above a bar or a run of open shelving, or in a line along a kitchen island. Because the amber finish keeps the brightness gentle, it works better as atmosphere and accent than as the only light in a working room, so we tend to pair it with downlights or a lamp or two on the same circuit. It also suits open cage and hoop fittings, where the shape of the bulb is the whole point. Do check the drop and the headroom of the holder first, since this is a tall bulb.

The amber body is deep and even in tone, and it stays warm in colour whether the dimmer is at the top of its travel or turned right down for an evening. Keep it clean by switching off at the wall, waiting for the glass to cool, then lifting dust with a dry duster; hold it by the cap when you fit or remove it, never by the body. Nothing abrasive and nothing damp. It carries a three year warranty. We would use it in ones and twos where the light needs to look candlelit, and it takes to unlacquered brass and dark ceramic holders particularly well.

How much light does it give out?

It draws 4W and gives about 200lm at 2100K, an extra warm amber. That is a decorative level of light, so treat it as ambience alongside other lighting rather than as the main source in a room.

Will it dim on my existing dimmer?

It is dimmable, but it needs a dimmer rated for low-wattage LED loads. No dimmer is supplied with the bulb. If your dimmer is an older mains type intended for filament lamps, expect flicker or a limited dimming range.

What size holder and space does it need?

It has an E27 screw cap and measures 200mm in diameter by 395mm tall, so allow generous clearance below and around the holder before ordering.

How long should it last?

Average rated life is 15,000 hours.

How should I clean it?

Switch off, let it cool fully, then remove dust with a dry cloth or soft brush. Avoid solvents and sprays, and support the cap rather than the body when handling it.